Shane Ross (Independent)

I am staggered by what Senator MacSharry said. I do not know whether he ever heard of the Drumcondra mafia. It was not possible to be a member of the Drumcondra mafia without being a member of a State board. Perhaps it just happens that they were all incredibly qualified to sit on the boards to which they were appointed. However, it is fair enough to point out that this is an abuse that has existed for a very long time.